VIPRE Rescue – Command-Line Utility to Clean Infected Computer

The VIPRE Rescue Program is a command-line utility that will scan and clean an infected computer that is so infected that programs cannot be easily run. The VIPRE Rescue Program is packaged into a self-extracting executable file (.exe) that prompts the user for an unpack or installation location, then starts the scanner and performs a deep scan. The user can start the program either by opening it via windows or from the command line.

Virus definitions are included, and the program is self-running once executed. The initial scan, and all subsequent scans, include Rootkit Detection. Four command line options are available, perform a deep scan, perform a quick scan, log the events, and disabling the rootkit.

Download VIPRE Rescue

Directions for Windows:

• If you are able, download the rescue program to the infected computer, otherwise download the VIPRE Rescue Program onto a USB drive or some other removable media.
• Plug the media into the infected computer.
• Navigate to the directory that contains the VIPRE Rescue Program.
• Double-click on viprerescue11382.exe
• At the prompt, “Do you wish to extract the VIPRE Rescue Scanner to your computer?” click Yes.
• You will be prompted for a destination folder to unzip to. Keep the default (C:\VIPRERESCUE) or enter a new folder, then click Unzip. Make sure the checkbox for “When done unzipping open: .\deep_scan.bat” is checked.
• The VIPRE Rescue Program will download the files into the destination folder. Click OK at the prompt.
• The VIPRE Rescue Program will open a command line window and run a deep scan.

Directions for Command Line:

• Boot the computer in “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” (press F8 when the computer starts to boot. When the boot screen appears, use the down arrow to highlight the selection).
• When the command line appears, navigate to the directory or removable media that contains the VIPRE Rescue Program (viprerescue11382.exe).
• Type “viprerescue11382.exe” at the command prompt.
• At the prompt, “Do you wish to extract the VIPRE Rescue Scanner to your computer?” click Yes.
• You will be prompted for a destination folder to unzip to. Keep the default (C:\VIPRERESCUE) or enter a new folder, then click Unzip. Make sure the checkbox for “When done unzipping open: .\deep_scan.bat” is checked.
• The VIPRE Rescue Program will download the files into the destination folder. Click OK at the prompt.
• The VIPRE Rescue Program will open a command line window and run a deep scan.